Disappointed with the performances of Zack Smith and Kaspars Daugavins, both will be given a seat in the press box as the Senators try to get back on track against the Florida Panthers at the BankAtlantic Center.

Forward Rob Klinkhammer, recalled from Binghamton Saturday, will play. He’ll skate on a line with Kyle Turris and Daniel Alfredsson. Coach Paul MacLean hasn’t been pleased with either Smith or Daugavins.

“We can only play 20. We have to play well to play,” said MacLean. “At this point of the season, other people are playing better and that’s why they’re not playing.”

So, is this a wakeup call?

“I’m not sure we’re going to call it that but you have to play well to play in the league,” said MacLean. “We evaluate it on a game-by-game basis. At this point, the other 12 forwards are playing better.”

Klinkhammer, 25, who has 12 goals and 23 assists for 35 points in Binghamton, was acquired from the Hawks organization earlier this season. He said he was surprised to get the call.

“I’m just super excited. I’m just glad to get the opportunity. I’m going to try to make the most of it and try not to be nervous,” said Klinkhammer, who arrived in the Fort Lauderdale area late Saturday.

“I’m just going to try to work hard. I’m not a really fancy player. I just try to go get the puck. Grind it out in the corners or in the front of the net and try to bang in a couple of goals.”

Goaltender Robin Lehner will make the start. Defenceman Matt Carkner is also expected to be scratched.

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